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title: "Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d89fd081-ab8a-4b31-bd61-b21c13f5dc6a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supported Transport Dynamic Purchasing Solution (DPS) 2023" is being conducted by Oxfordshire County Council, a large-scale public entity based in Oxford, England. This contract, which is in the award stage, focuses on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver for services including mainstream home to school transport, Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, and social care transport. The services primarily occur within the Oxfordshire boundary and occasionally extend to nearby counties. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, with an initial tender end date of 24th March 2025. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 30th June 2027, involving a substantial budget of £14,795,638.14.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable and flexible transport solutions for diverse social and educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this procurement particularly accessible due to its open procedure nature, which encourages broad participation. Companies equipped to manage fleets for school, SEND, and social care transport within and beyond Oxfordshire stand to benefit greatly from involvement in this dynamic purchasing environment. The services required offer opportunities for establishing long-term contracts with a reputable public authority, enabling steady growth and stability in operation.

## Notice

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Support Transport. The service categories covered by the DPS are: - mainstream home to school transport, - Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, - social care transport. Services will mainly be required within the Oxfordshire boundary and in some cases within bordering counties. Out of county services for the service categories defined above will also be tendered through the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04492809-8154-4ede-854e-e4107818ebda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,795,638 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,795,638 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04492809-8154-4ede-854e-e4107818ebda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04492809-8154-4ede-854e-e4107818ebda
  17th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=041773c0-c335-ed11-8119-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/about-your-council/council-tax-and-finance/financial-transparency

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